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Gainesville Hoopfest

Dunk into the action at HoopFest! April 20-21, 2024 Calling all young ballers and high school hoop heroes! Mark your calendars ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Alachua County Sports and Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Cost per team: $199-$299
  • Website: alachua-sports.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Depot Park parkrun

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! ...

Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Turkey Creek Preserve

Meet at the Turkey Creek Preserve main trailhead at 6300NW 93rd Ave, Gainesville for a stroll along the wide trails ...

Sustainability Festival

Help us celebrate Earth Day and food sustainability! Learn how to grow a variety of Florida heritage crops and prepare ...

UF IFAS NFREC Community Day at the Farm

Come learn about the best-kept secret in Suwannee Valley! Join us at NFREC-Suwannee Valley on Saturday, April 20 for our ...

Aikido for Kids and Teens - FREE

Join us at Aikido of Gainesville, Inc. on Saturday for free Kids and Teens Aikido! Whats the catch? None, it's ...

Alachua Conservation Trust Pancakes on the Prairie

Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. This event is free and open to the ...

Earth Day at Cuscowilla

Friends of Cuscowilla and Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center are sponsoring the third annual Earth Day at Cuscowilla celebration, 9 ...

Family Day On The Farm at Walker Farms and Miller Blueberry Plantation

U-pick blueberries, blackberries, food trucks, galactic nutrition, our famous pies, storefront samples, vendors, music, and bounce house. Please share with ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 394 S County Road 315, Interlachen, FL
  • Cost: Cash Only. Blueberries U-pick $5 per lbs/We-pick $6 per lbs | Strawberries U-pick $4 per lbs | Blackberries (will ripen in a couple of weeks) $5 u-pick or $6 We-pick
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida - More than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 430-B North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601
  • Cost: free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

North Florida Sewing Center Craft Fair

Saturday, April 20, we are holding our first craft fair! Crafts, gifts and art! Everyone is welcome to come and shop. ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: North Florida Sewing Center 826 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.nfsewingcenter.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Youth Summit: Strong Body, Strong Mind, a Strong You

The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting the 2024 Youth Summit on Saturday, April ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Springhill Missionary Baptist Church 120 SE Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: FREE event, but registration is required
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Tours/Informational, Free

Easton Newberry Archery Center: Spider Cup Series #2

The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines archery has to offer. ...

Hippodrome Theatre Scene Study Weekend Workshop with Jonathan Lipnicki

Join us at the Hippodrome Theatre for an exciting and transformative workshop with the talented Jonathan Lipnicki! Get ready to ...

The Rock Girls Basketball Program presents Teach Me How to Ball

Fun, Basketball Knowledge and more. Parents if your child (son or daughter) would like to learn more about how to ...

Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak Race

Race Day is about more than just being in the water. The whole community is welcome to come on out ...

Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm)

As Strawberry Season is coming to a close, we see some blue on the horizon! Join us for our Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Red White and Blues Farm) 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: $15 Online | $18 at the gate
  • Website: amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bryer Patch Spring Sunflower Festival

Come join us for our Spring Sunflower Festival at The Bryer Patch! Our Spring Sunflower Festival will be Saturday, April ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bryer Patch 5700 SW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669
  • Cost: $12 admission fee per person. 2 & under are free. Military discount available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Saturday Morning Tours

Walk or ride the tour. Great, outdoor fun for the whole family, guided by professional zoologists. Witness big cat feeding ...

Florida Museum's Spring Plant Sale

The Museum’s Spring plant sale is one of the largest of the year, featuring more than 100 species of Florida- ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Florida Museum of Natural History (UF Cultural Plaza in front of the Florida Museum) 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu
  • Category: Other

Greater Gainesville International Center presents Celebration of Life on Earth Day

This event will be a day of community celebration of our planet Earth, as well as a call to action ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E. University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Guided Hike on Rim Ramble at Paynes Prairie

The Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventures start November 4th through April 27th (weather permitting). This 1.5-mile trail meanders through a dense ...

Historic Haile Homestead Tour

Come visit the Historic Haile Homestead! Learn about the history of the 1856 Homestead, the enslaved people who lived and ...

Jonesville's Spring Festival

Join us April 20th, 2024 for a Spring Festival! This festival is a fundraiser for our church's children to help ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Jonesville Baptist Church 17722 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

La Leche League Weekend Meeting

LLL Monthly Meetings 2024 Weekday Meeting - First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. One Love Cafe Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Meeting - Third Tuesday 9:30 ...

Lowe's Kids Workshops

Time to get to work! Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by ...

North Central Florida YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day is the Y's national initiative to give youth and their families the tools to keep their minds ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: North Central Florida YMCA 5201 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Visit

You'll be joining us at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled day getting to know our adorable farm animals! From ...

Toddler Time at Good News Arts

Parents and Tots (kids of any ages really) can join us for a morning of creative play! Expect hands on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Good News Arts, 18555 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, FL 32643
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

University of Florida Math Circle for Middle School Students

The University of Florida Math Circle is a community focused on the enjoyment and exploration of mathematical ideas. The main ...

Cade Museum Little Sparks - Saturdays

Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, ...

Alachua County Library Cone Park Branch Story Time

Come join us for fun, interactive activities meant to reinforce early literacy skills! Perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children.

Alachua County Library Waldo Branch: Story Time

Read, sing, and play for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Play Tennis Gainesville Red Ball Clinic

The first stage of our youth tennis program is Red Ball. Ages include 8 and under. In this stage, participants ...

4th Ave Food Park's Earth Day Kids Day

Celebrate Mother Earth at the 4th Ave Food Park's Earth Day Kids Day! Get outside and enjoy live music, balloon ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free Entry. Fee for some vendors.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County Celebrate the Child Event

Join Elc Alachua as we celebrate the joy of childhood at Celebrate the Child event! Save the date: Saturday, April ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 1001 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Makin' Bacon Fest

The Annual Makin' Bacon Fest is more than just a food festival; it's a bacon lover's paradise! As food vendors ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Williston Horseman's Park 803 SW 19th Avenue, Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission & Free Parking
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

NICU Reunion at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital invites all NICU graduates and their families for a fun reunion picnic! Reunite with your ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Healing Garden 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: Free but registration is required for this event.
  • Website: ufhealth.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

Cade Museum Maker Workshops Series

Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a ...

Latina Women’s League Bilingual Children's Storytelling

Did you know that children have the ability to learn another language at a young age? Latina Women’s League offers ...

Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks

Regal is making it easier than ever to plan a fun Saturday morning with your kids. On Saturdays, we’re showing ...

Sun Country Sports Center Splash Jam

All kids aged 3 and above are invited to join us at Splash Jam for some additional pool time! Splash ...

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Reggae in the Gardens

Join us on April 20th, 2024, as Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens hosts "Reggae in the Gardens" featuring the sounds ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $15.00 | Children (5-13): $7.00 |Children 5 and under FREE!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Coterie Market Clay Photo Stand Workshop

Make little clay stands for your polaroids! Includes: Three Model Magic Packs and Painting Materials. Limited Seats.

Downtown High Springs Artwalk

Join us in 2024 for ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, October, November and December. Come browse ...

Earth Day Trashion Show

Join us for an Earth Day Trashion Show! Show off your favorite clothing and costumes made from repurposed material in ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Repurpose Project Community Center: 1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville FL
  • Cost: Free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

The Water State Festival

Come celebrate our Florida waters - the most amazing on the planet! Bring the family to this FREE outdoor festival ...

UF Softball vs. University of South Carolina

UF Softball vs University of South Carolina

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium 2880 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: floridagators.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Sun Country Sports Center Ninja Jam

Ninja Jam is the perfect option for your child if you don’t want to commit to regularly scheduled class or ...

Sun Country Sports Center Gym Jam

Gym Jam and Gym Jam Jr. are perfect gymnastic options for your child if you don’t want to commit to ...

Alachua County Library Artspace - Waldo Branch

Join us in our unique Waldo ArtSpace for arts and crafts for ages 5 and up.

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Mamma Mia

Gainesville High presents Mamma Mia! Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the ...

Harn Museum Weekend Tours

3rd Saturday of Every Month from 2-3 pm Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour. ...

Sun Country Dance Theatre Spring Youth Concert: Little Red Riding Hood

Sun Country Dance Theatre Presents Its “16th Annual Spring Youth Concert” Featuring “Little Red Riding Hood” An Original Story Ballet

  • 2:30 pm 
  • Location: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 315 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $18, Children 11 and under Free- Available thru Phillips Center Box Office
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Alachua County Library Waldo Junior Book Club

Join the Junior Book Club in Waldo for ages 10-12.

Coterie Market Charm Jewelry Bar Workshop

You can either choose to make a bracelet or necklace (silver or gold) and it includes the chain as well ...

Voices Rising Spring Concert

Voices Rising Spring Concert

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: First United Methodist Church, 419 Northeast 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Suggested donation $10 to $20, or give what you can.
  • Website: www.vrccgainesville.org
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Sun Country Stay and Play

End your week by enjoying free play with your child in a safe and fun environment. Stay and Play is ...

Homestead Park Earth Day Fair

Celebrate Earth Day by shopping local! Join us at Homestead Park from 4-8 pm for vendor shopping!

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd Williston, FL
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

WestFest Music Festival

WestFest 2024 is set to be a highlight for Newberry, FL, showcasing an impressive lineup of artists including the Logan ...

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock on the Third Saturday of Each Month from ...

Gainesville Frisbee

Interested in tossing the frisbee or playing a super low-key game of Ultimate Frisbee? Join us at The One Love ...

2nd Act Productions Tioga’s Got Talent!

2nd Act Productions Presents the very first ever Tioga’s Got Talent! 2nd Act Productions is a new, local non-profit on ...

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Mamma Mia

Gainesville High presents Mamma Mia! Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the ...

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Friday, April 19 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm & Sunday, ...

Santa Fe College presents Noises Off

Theatre Santa Fe Presents the Comedy Noises Off! Chaos abounds when Theatre Santa Fe presents Noises Off!, Michael Frayn’s Tony-nominated ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL
  • Cost: $15 for adults; $9 for seniors, students, military service members and children 12 and under; and free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards.
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents Disney's Frozen Jr.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses ...